Articles from Kenya
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Union growth 1 May 2017 This May Day, why not try solidarity?
As the occasion to celebrate and reaffirm the value and values of trade unions, from which their principles continue to inspire, today must also serve as a lens to carefully examine our societies and institutions.
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Union renewal and development 13 April 2017 Africa: Unions work towards unity and education priorities
The importance of trade union unity in terms of development cooperation activities in Africa was underlined during a recent meeting between African education unions and their development cooperation partners.
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Standards and working conditions 6 April 2017 USA: International symposium puts teachers at core of curriculum development
Breadth of learning, improved curricula and skills adapted to the 21st Century were at the heart of a recent international symposium in Washington, USA.
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 6 April 2017 Kenya: Whistleblower union receives support after threats
Education International’s Executive Board stands in solidarity with the Kenyan National Union of Teachers, which is the subject of threats and attempted intimidation for questioning Bridge International Academies’ operations.
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 17 March 2017 Kenya: education privatiser wants to silence biggest critic
In an attempt to silence Kenyan teacher union leader Wilson Sossion, Bridge International Academies have threatened him with legal action for exposing its activities undermining the attainment of inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 22 February 2017 Kenya: Blow to Bridge International Academies
Ten schools owned by the edubusiness Bridge International Academies will have to close in Kenya because of low educational standards.
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 4 December 2016 New study dismantles mirage of ‘low-fee’ private schools
A new report looks into the operations of Bridge International Academies in Kenya and uncovers the reality behind the private for-profit provider’s claims to offer ‘affordable’ quality education.
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Trade union rights are human rights 28 October 2016 Kenya: a new salary deal for all teachers
This week concludes with good news for teacher unions in Kenya, as Education International affiliates KNUT and KUPPET signed a historic collective bargaining agreement, which includes a significant salary boost.
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Equity and inclusion 28 April 2016 African educators step up fight to eradicate school-related gender-based violence
Education union leaders in east and southern Africa meet to kick-off a new initiative on school-related gender-based violence to eliminate the threat to girls and women in their societies.
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 9 February 2016 Kenya: latest UN report shares concerns on quality of education and increasing inequality
The low quality of education coupled with a rise in private and informal schools were among the issues flagged in the latest report published by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child.
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 9 February 2016 Kenyan unions brace against privatisation
The growing privatisation of education has led Kenyan trade unions to set up a comprehensive strategy, ranging from research to advocacy, in an effort to preserve the quality and access to education for all.
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 26 January 2016 Kenya: teacher unions and civil society unite to condemn the privatisation and commercialisation of education
Education International has joined its affiliates and partners in Kenya to urge the government to halt the growth of edu-businesses throughout the country’s education sector.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 5 January 2016 Nigeria set to hire more teachers
The New Year will bring a wave of fresh investment in education across the continent of Africa, with significant announcements by some governments.
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Union growth 6 October 2015 Kenya: Teachers return to school despite ongoing struggle
Although Kenyan teachers are back in the classroom after court rulings ended both their month of labour action and halted the government’s plan to hire 70,000 replacement teachers, the biggest issue remains unresolved.
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Trade union rights are human rights 1 October 2015 Kenya: Teachers’ pay rise waits on Court of Appeal decision
Kenyan affiliates of Education International (EI) are on strike until an appeal on non-payment of teachers’ pay rises and allowances is heard.
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Union growth 30 September 2015 Kenya: Teachers’ pay rise waits on Court of Appeal decision
Education International (EI) Kenyan affiliates are on strike until an appeal on non-payment of teachers’ pay rises and allowances is heard.
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Standards and working conditions 18 September 2015 Kenyan schools closed as labour dispute worsens
Amid increasing tensions, Kenyan teachers have elected to shutter all public and private schools after the government refused to implement a court ordered pay raise for teachers, stating that the long-awaited increase is unaffordable.
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Trade union rights are human rights 10 September 2015 Kenya: teachers demand overdue pay rise
Education International strongly supports its affiliates in Kenya, who have been waiting for 18 years for a promised pay rise, recently restated by a Supreme Court decision.
Kenya: teachers demand overdue pay rise